Genealogy Report: Descendants of James Jones

Descendants of James Jones

Generation No. 3

11.WilliamKennan3Jones (Aerial E.2, James1) was born Abt. 1809 in North Carolina (Source: 1850 census, Madison County, FL), and died Bet. 1873 - 1874 in Florida (Source: fjorgens@madison.main.nc.us (Florence Jorgensen).).He married (1) ElizabethDavis.She was born Abt. 1814 in North Carolina (Source: 1850 US Census, Madison County, Florida), and died Bet. 1854 - 1859 (Source: Rich Chancey (Ricocha@ij.net). Provided this range. She had children at least up until May, 1851. Her husband remarried in 1859.).He married (2) ElizaEvalineBurnette October 05, 1859 in Lafayette County, Florida (Source: Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, V. V.), daughter of John Burnette and Molsy Sheppard.She was born February 03, 1814 in Bulloch County, Georgia (Source: Tombstone information provided by SJones1259@aol.com.), and died October 03, 1884 in Lafayette County, Florida (Source: Tombstone information provided by SJones1259@aol.com.). Notes for William Kennan Jones:inferred from census and land records 1850: US Census, 11th Division, Madison County, Florida Family story is that William K. Jones was first tax collector of Lafayette County. He heard that vandals were planning to burn the courthouse after the Civil War and removed the records and hid them himself to save them. This comes from story told by his dtr. Rhoda to interviewer during depression (part of WPA oral history project).More About William Kennan Jones:Burial: Ward Cemetery, Lafayette or Dixie County, FloridaOccupation: Tax Collector, Lafayette County, FloridaNotes for Elizabeth Davis:Wife's surname from Florence Jorgensen. Notes for Eliza Evaline Burnette:Second wife's name from Florence Jorgensen. Hyphenated by her, assumption is that this is maiden name-first husband's name. More About Eliza Evaline Burnette:Burial: Ward Cemetery, Lafayette or Dixie County, FloridaMore About William Jones and Eliza Burnette:Marriage: October 05, 1859, Lafayette County, Florida (Source: Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia, V. V.)Children of William Jones and Elizabeth Davis are:

13.AerialE.3Jones (Aerial E.2, James1) was born Abt. 1820.He married MatildaBaker January 17, 1841 in Barbour County, Alabama.She was born Abt. 1824 in North Carolina (Source: Rural Landowners of Barbour County, Alabama by Marie H. Godfrey.). Notes for Aerial E. Jones:Descendants from "Early Settlers of Barbour County, AL" by Marie Godfrey. More About Aerial Jones and Matilda Baker:Marriage: January 17, 1841, Barbour County, AlabamaChildren of Aerial Jones and Matilda Baker are:

14.Eliza3Jones (Aerial E.2, James1) was born Abt. 1822 in North Carolina (Source: US Census: Lafayette County, Florida, 1860 implies b. ca1822, 1870 of Lafayette County,1880 and 1885 of Hamilton County, Florida census all imply 1820.), and died Aft. 1885 in Hamilton County, Florida (Source: last found in 1885 Florida census).She married WilliamR.Bush, Sr. December 20, 1840 in Barbour County, Alabama, son of William Bush and Sarah Williams.He was born Abt. 1812 in Laurens County?, Georgia (Source: 1850 census, Madison County, FL 1860 census, Lafayette County, FL ), and died Aft. 1860 in Lafayette County, Florida (Source: not in census after 1860). Notes for Eliza Jones:c1822: born in NC according to consistent census reports 1840: married in Barbour County, Alabama 1850: US Census, 11th Division, Madison County, Florida lists "William K. Bush" as 38 y/o, Elizabeth Bush as 27. Child list slightly different from 1860. 1852: William R. Bush moved to Old Town, Lafayette County (then Madison County), Florida in 1852 according to Lafayette County history book by Holmes Melton. 1860: US Census, Fayetteville & McQueen Post Office, Lafayette County, Florida. Child list slightly different from 1850. 1870: Eliza Bush "50" living with children in New Troy PO, Lafayette County, Florida. 1880: US Census, Hamilton County, Florida, Eliza Bush living next to Green Bush and W. R. Bush, Jr. 1885: US Census, Hamilton County, Florida, Eliza Bush, 65 y/o living with Council Bush.Notes for William R. Bush, Sr.:c1812: born in Georgia, possibly Laurens County (based on census reports) 1829-1836: patented land in Barbour County, Alabama 1833: Barbour County, AL census lists "Buck Bush", apparently William R. Bush 1836: adminstrator of William Bush, Sr. with Sarah Bush 1840: US Census, Barbour County, Alabama lists William R. Bush as single, 20-30 y/o 1840: December- married Eliza Jones 1850: US Census, 11th Division, Madison County, Florida lists "William K. Bush" as 38 y/o. Child list slightly different from 1860. 1852: William R. Bush moved to Old Town, Lafayette County (then Madison County), Florida in 1852 according to Lafayette County history book by Holmes Melton. 1860: US Census, Fayetteville & McQueen Post Office, Lafayette County, Florida lists as 48 y/o. Child list slightly different from 1850. 1870: Eliza Bush living with children in New Troy PO, Lafayette County, Florida 1880: US Census, Hamilton County, Florida, Eliza Bush living next to Green Bush and W. R. Bush, Jr. 1885: US Census, Hamilton County, Florida, Eliza Bush, 65 y/o living with Council Bush.More About William R. Bush, Sr.:Military service: Bet. 1836 - 1837, 42 Rgt, 11 Bgd, Alabama Militia-- Creek WarMore About William Bush and Eliza Jones:Marriage: December 20, 1840, Barbour County, AlabamaChildren of Eliza Jones and William Bush are:

Notes for Marquis D. Bush:1860: US Census, Lafayette County, Florida This person does not appear in the 1850 census for William Bush and no other mention of him has been found. May be later listed as "Marcus" Bush. Sam and Debbie Jones have info that a Marcus Bush married Eliza Sikes. Source unclear at his point.

Notes for Eliza Sikes:Sam and Debbie Jones have info that a Marcus Bush married Eliza Sikes. Source unclear at his point.

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Louisiana Bush, born Abt. 1844 in Barbour County, Alabama (Source: 1860 Census, Lafayette County, Florida.).She married William Gill.

Notes for Louisiana Bush:1860: US Census, Lafayette County (This person is not listed on the 1850 census with this family, however a "Sarah Bush" of about the same age is listed, possibly the same person, ?Sarah Louisiana Bush??) 1870: US Census, Lafayette County, Florida, 25 y/o living with mother Info from Sam and Debbie Jones (SJones1259@aol.com). They have "Louanna Bush", child of William and Eliza Jones Bush, married to William Gill. Probably the same person.

Notes for William Gill:Info from Sam and Debbie Jones (SJones1259@aol.com). They have "Louanna" Bush married to William Gill. Source unknown. Probably the same person.

Notes for Sarah Bush:1850: Madison County, Florida census lists "Sarah Bush 5 y/o". Not found after this date. 1860 census has "Louisiana Bush 16 y/o" who is not found in 1850 census. Could this be the same person?

Council Bush, born Abt. 1857 in Lafayette County, Florida (Source: 1860 Census, Lafayette County, Florida.).He married M. A. [Bush].

Notes for Council Bush:1860: Lafayette County, Florida census lists as 3 y/o 1870: Lafayette County, Florida census lists as 13 y/o 1880: Hamilton County, Florida census lists as 23 and living with mother